SAL1 Delmarva Shorebirds

Shorebirds Game Notes

Published on August 5, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release


Delmarva Shorebirds (48-60, 16-22) @ West Virginia Power (48-60-17-21)

August 5, 2010 | Appalachian Power Park | 6:05 p.m. (Game 1 of Doubleheader)

Series: Power Lead 2-0

Radio Broadcast: Sportstalk 960 | www.sportstalk960.com

PREVIEW: The Shorebirds have dropped eight of their last nine games as they enter the doubleheader against West Virginia. The 'Birds dropped into sixth place in the division, 7.5 games behind Lakewood with 32 games left in the season. The 'Birds are looking to avoid dropping their fourth straight series.

SIX-GAMER: Steve Bumbry extended his hitting streak to six on Tuesday night with a 3-for-4 game. The six-gamer is tied for his season high. He is 9-for-23 (.391) during the last six games. Bumbry has hit safely in 10 of his last 12 games.

5 OF 10: Garabez Rosa has five multi-hit games in his last ten games. He only notched one other multi-hit game in the second half.

1ST EXTRA-BASE HIT: Two nights ago, Justin Dalles recorded his first extra base hit since June 29 when he hit a homer. Dalles went 21 games without an extra-base hit.

TY KELLY: The third baseman has hit safely in five of his last six games. He has eight hits in the last six games. Kelly notched his team high 41st RBI of the season on Tuesday.

NO WINS FOR STARTERS: The last Shorebirds starter to win a game was Kenny Moreland back on June 21. No starter has won in 13 straight games.

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